The 12 wrestlers are the most honorees in school history, while the 16 student-athletes receiving the honor in women's swimming and diving are the second most in the record books. The three men's basketball selections are the most since 2005-06 and the six men's gymnasts are the most since 2006-07.

To be eligible for academic All-Big Ten, student-athletes must be letterwinners and be in at least their second academic year at the institution. They must also carry a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better.